Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Average Joes Entertainment) Average Joes Entertainment's Lenny
Cooper is amongst the new breed of superheroes in the second edition of "The Average Joes," a new comic book series, published by 12-Gauge Comics, featuring
Colt Ford and
Friends selflessly using their superpowers against all evil. Available today, August 26, coinciding with Cooper's release of his third studio album, "The Grind," this edition of the comic series boasts a page-turning story line sure to capture the attention of fans.
Cooper returns unscathed and ready for battle with his laser glasses and ability to turn into mud. Both editions of "The Average Joes" are available here.
Today also marks the release of Cooper's new album, "The Grind." Available at Walmart and iTunes, "The Grind" offers something for every fan. The project was executive produced by Shannon "Fat Shan" Houchins and Lenny
Cooper and all 12 tracks were written or co-written by
Cooper himself. Highlighted songs include "Hell Yeah," featuring country star and label mate, Colt Ford, and Demun Jones; "Same Ole Dust," featuring former American Idol contestant,
Sarah Ross, and "Back In The Woods," featuring Tyler Wood from the top-rated Discovery reality TV series, "Moonshiners."
Lenny Cooper's comic book character returns in this edition of "The Average Joes." "I think it's awesome I got turned into a superhero," says Cooper. "A lot of my fans are country kids who loved the first edition of the comic and will surely love this one. The fact that my album comes out on the same day is pretty cool, too."
"The Average Joes" comic book series is targeted at readers ages 7-10. "It's kind of like the Saturday morning cartoons," says Keven Gardner, president of 12-Gauge Comics. "It's very lighthearted. Everything's over the top and everyone has these goofy powers. It's about teamwork and working with friends and watching your friends' backs. It's definitely aimed at kids."
Being introduced in the second edition of "The Average Joes" as comic book superheroes are the Moonshine Bandits, Average Joes' West Coast Rebels. The Moonshine Bandits, made up of Tex and Bird, also join forces with Colt Ford's Superhero posse using their super-skills to ward off all evil do-ers like City Slicker, Hound Dog and more.
ABOUT LENNY COOPER
Exploding on the scene as the godfather of the highly successful "Mud Digger" compilation series selling over 300,000 total units,
Cooper has been featured in major media outlets such as Wall Street Journal and the New York Times. Since his "Mud Dynasty" album last year, his social media statistics have increased substantially; a 750% growth in likes, follows and email subscribers have earned him hundreds of thousands of fans on social media. His
Pandora plays alone exceed 2 million streams per month. The original song, "Mud Digger," has scored over 10 million views on YouTube in its numerous variations, as well.
Cooper is also now featured as a primary character in "The Average Joes" comic book series featuring
Colt Ford and friends as super heroes selflessly saving the world with their super powers. The second issue of "The Average Joes" releases on August 26 simultaneously with "The Grind," his third studio album available everywhere music is sold. www.lennycoopermusic.com
